Because of Christ's finished work--1- You have forgiveness of sins.-2- You are no longer a slave to sin.-3- You will be with Jesus forever in the glorious age to come.--Preparing your heart for the sermon---What does the finished work of Christ refer to- What is significant about saying -finished----Why did Christ institute the Lord's Table---Why should the Lord's Supper be a solemn occasion- Why should it also be a time of celebration---Other passages to consider - Ex 12-1-28- 24-7-8- Ps 103- Isa 1-18- 53- Jer 31-31-34- Mark 10-32-45- Luke 22-7-30- 1 Cor 10-14-22- 11-17-34- Rev 19-6-10--Digging Deeper---How does taking the Lord's Supper help us to look forward to Christ's return---We are told to examine ourselves before we take the Lord's Supper. What should we be looking for---What steps can we take to ensure that God is glorified and the Body strengthened through our celebration of the Lord's Table---How should the truth of being set free from sin affect your life-